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science5 months ago

Scientists Suggest Earth Is Inside a Cosmic Void Based on Early Universe Echoes

Recent observations using the eROSITA telescope have revealed that the Local Hot Bubble surrounding our solar system is an irregular, dynamic structure shaped by multiple supernova explosions and possibly connected to other galactic features through interstellar tunnels, providing new insights into the active and interconnected nature of our galaxy's environment.

science1 year ago

Scientists Uncover Interstellar Tunnel Linking Solar System to Distant Worlds

Astronomers have used data from the eROSITA All-Sky Survey to create a 3D map of the Local Hot Bubble (LHB), a low-density region of hot gas surrounding the solar system. This map reveals a temperature gradient within the LHB, likely caused by supernova explosions, and an 'interstellar tunnel' towards the constellation Centaurus, potentially linking the LHB with a neighboring superbubble. The study provides insights into the structure and dynamics of the LHB, including the role of stellar feedback in shaping interstellar tunnels.

science1 year ago

Scientists Uncover Interstellar Tunnel Linking Solar System to Distant Worlds

Recent research has uncovered a potential interstellar tunnel within the Local Hot Bubble (LHB), a massive structure formed by supernova explosions near our solar system. This tunnel, discovered using the eROSITA X-ray telescope, may connect the LHB to other superbubbles or nebulae, suggesting a network of interconnected hot gas bubbles in the Milky Way. This finding supports a 1974 theory of a galactic bubble network and could enhance our understanding of the galaxy's structure and evolution, though its practical use for space exploration remains speculative.

science1 year ago

Astronomers Uncover Interstellar Tunnel Near Solar System

Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics have discovered an 'interstellar tunnel' within the Local Hot Bubble (LHB) using data from the eROSITA All-Sky Survey. This tunnel, located towards the constellation Centaurus, may connect the LHB to neighboring superbubbles, forming a network of hot gas. The LHB, a 1,000-light-year-wide cavity filled with million-degree gas, is believed to have been shaped by supernova explosions. The eROSITA telescope's position allows for clearer observations, overcoming challenges posed by Earth's atmosphere.

science1 year ago

Discovery of an Interstellar Tunnel in Our Cosmic Neighborhood

Astronomers have mapped the Local Hot Bubble (LHB), a hot, low-density region of space around our Solar System, revealing an asymmetrical shape and a mysterious interstellar tunnel pointing towards the constellation Centaurus. Using the eROSITA X-ray telescope, researchers found that the LHB was likely formed by supernova explosions and is expanding more vertically than horizontally. The discovery of the tunnel suggests a possible network of connected hot bubbles in the galaxy, potentially linking to other structures like the Gum nebula.

science1 year ago

3D Map Unveils Escape Tunnel in Solar System's Local Bubble

Astronomers have used data from the eROSITA All-Sky Survey to create a 3D map of the Local Hot Bubble (LHB), a low-density region of hot gas surrounding the solar system. This map reveals a temperature gradient within the LHB, likely caused by supernova explosions, and an 'interstellar tunnel' towards the constellation Centaurus, potentially linking the LHB with a neighboring superbubble. The study enhances understanding of the LHB's structure and its interaction with the interstellar medium, shaped by stellar winds and supernovae.